UP Govt Empowers GDA: Agri Land Conversion for Faster Urban Projects

• Uttar Pradesh government authorized development authorities to convert agricultural land to residential for projects under the CM Urban Expansion Scheme.
• This decision aims to expedite project approvals and implementation across the state.
• The change, made under Section 13 of the Planning and Development Act 1973, transfers approval power from the state government to the authority boards.
• Ghaziabad Development Authority's (GDA) upcoming 521-hectare Harnandipuram housing project will significantly benefit from this expedited process.

Why It Matters: UP's new land conversion rule empowers local bodies, accelerating urban development.